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Forum: C5 Tech
05-21-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By skeet

Took the car to Chevy today and they said it was...

Took the car to Chevy today and they said it was the water pump. I was told the water pump was leaking very, very slightly and anti-freeze was getting on the belts causing the noise. I did not think...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-20-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By skeet

Just changed belts and chirping noise is back

I have a low mileage ( 9,000 miles) 2001 C5 convert. and had to change the belts as there was a loud chirping noise that got worse until it was all the time , at idle and at any speed. Belt dressing...
Forum: C5 General
12-19-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Posted By skeet

I put Z06 wheels on my 2001 Convert. with 18x10.5...

I put Z06 wheels on my 2001 Convert. with 18x10.5 all around and new PS2 tires in 265-35-18 and rears 295-35-18. Car rides great. I am only saying this to add info for you. I would go with same brand...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-05-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,405
Posted By skeet

This is a 2001 with the F45. I believe I heard...

This is a 2001 with the F45. I believe I heard the F45 can not be tuned out.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-05-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,405
Posted By skeet

Who has best price of shock "simulators"?

I am looking to replace my adjustable factory shocks and I understand I will need "simulators" to change to Bilsteins.

Who has the best prices on these?
Forum: C5 Tech
10-03-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,648
Posted By skeet

If the Veredesteins work then that would be so in...

If the Veredesteins work then that would be so in all C5's?

Tires even in the exact same size can be very different in actual size. My BFG Comp T/A's on my old C4 Corvette. sized 275-45-17 were a...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-03-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,648
Posted By skeet

I would never go with an "undersized" tire such...

I would never go with an "undersized" tire such as the 255-40-17. I think the 275-40-17 will make your traction control unhappy?

What I did was go to a Z06 factory 18" wheel and mount a 265-35-18...
Forum: C5 General
08-03-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,224
Posted By skeet

Today I had a not so slow leak in the H3 and...

Today I had a not so slow leak in the H3 and since I was local no big deal but on the rear of the Corvette far from home it would be a big deal. Enough to burn out the differential.

I think a can...
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2012, 03:09 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,911
Posted By skeet

I don't remember ever getting a dirty look in my...

I don't remember ever getting a dirty look in my Corvettes but i got the finger in my Hummer H3 driving back from where I bought it in Las Vegas.
Once in a while I still get the finger and once got...
Forum: C5 General
07-28-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,843
Posted By skeet

Dork When I ordered my Tire Rack wheel about 5 ...

Dork When I ordered my Tire Rack wheel about 5 or 6 months ago I think that was the last wheel they had but if I recall they had another style available. If they said they had no other C5 wheels I...
Forum: C5 General
07-28-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,843
Posted By skeet

dork We are in the same situation as the...

dork

We are in the same situation as the roads in Arizona are just as desolate and many places a cell phone will not work.

I called Tire Rack and asked them what would clear the front and rear...
Forum: C5 General
06-14-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,122
Posted By skeet

When I lived in NYC I always had to laugh at the...

When I lived in NYC I always had to laugh at the way taxi drivers treated me when I was driving the Corvette (they often came within inches and tail gated) but when I drove the Toyota FJ40 with large...
Forum: C5 General
06-09-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,196
Posted By skeet

65GGvert - I will try that and I think that is...

65GGvert - I will try that and I think that is the answer as it works on your car. I did not know you could turn the twilight sentinel off. You would think that would be in the manuel or did I...
Forum: C5 General
06-09-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,351
Posted By skeet

I have the Borla Stingers and they seem to be the...

I have the Borla Stingers and they seem to be the perfect compromise between too loud and stock quiet. They are about 4lbs lighter than the Z06 titanium system and supposedly add 11 hp. They...
Forum: C5 General
06-09-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,636
Posted By skeet

I am running C5 Z06 18" wheels on all corners and...

I am running C5 Z06 18" wheels on all corners and I think it looks better than the 17/18's. Was able to get a wider 265-35-18 (exact same diameter size as a 265-40-17 but wider) up front with...
Forum: C5 General
06-07-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,196
Posted By skeet

doughfresch -- The OWNERS MANUAL does not say...

doughfresch -- The OWNERS MANUAL does not say how to keep the headlights up and lights off. Of course I tried the manual before I posted here.
I do not want to wait member's time if I can get the...
Forum: C5 General
06-07-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,196
Posted By skeet

pewter99 - I am afraid I do not understand what...

pewter99 - I am afraid I do not understand what you mean. There is the ON headlight position, the parking light position and then the off position. What other stops are there?
I want to leave the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-06-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,926
Posted By skeet

Find another tire dealer who knows what he is...

Find another tire dealer who knows what he is talking about.
Forum: C5 General
06-06-2012, 03:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
Posted By skeet

Why not do what I did, I bought a set of 4...

Why not do what I did, I bought a set of 4 factory Z06 18"x 10.5" wheels. They are close to gun metal and are way lighter than repro's.`
$1000 for 4 at House of Wheels. They look great especially on...
Forum: C5 General
06-06-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,196
Posted By skeet

Any way to leave the headlights in open position

I know if you switch to the parking lights the head lights will stay up but as soon as you turn the engine off they close.
Is there a way to leave the head lights in the open position all the time?...
Forum: C5 General
05-26-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,861
Posted By skeet

Those tires are 11 years old and Discount Tire...

Those tires are 11 years old and Discount Tire would not even fix a flat or put air in them as they consider them unsafe. My 2002 also had GY SC that looked brand new but when I looked very closely I...
Forum: C5 General
05-26-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,861
Posted By skeet

The only concern I would have is was the car...

The only concern I would have is was the car stored and driven with a gas stabilizer. You also know the tires need to be replaced.

I just sold my 2002 Z06 with 12k miles for $26,900 and as far as...
Forum: C5 General
05-26-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,163
Posted By skeet

While products manufactured in China MAY meet the...

While products manufactured in China MAY meet the requirements of the buyer that will change very fast if the buyer does not have a quality control person constantly making sure the specs are up to...
Forum: C5 General
05-20-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 884
Posted By skeet

Lord Vetter-- I certainly hope that is what...

Lord Vetter-- I certainly hope that is what happened. It sounds like a realistic possibility. Thanks for the thought.
Forum: C5 General
05-19-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 884
Posted By skeet

I did ask when I got the car back and the 1...

I did ask when I got the car back and the 1 gallon of Dex Cool. The service manager said that was "all it took". I said it takes about 12 qts and he did not know what to reply. The mechanic who...
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